Aging Parents and Incapacity

Start with a respectful conversation about your parents' wishes, not an attempt to take over. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

Learn how conservatorship can protect an adult's finances, how it differs from guardianship, and what families should consider in Kansas and Missouri.

Kansas changed its guardianship and conservatorship laws in 2026. Learn the new standards, less restrictive alternatives, court reviews, plans, and transition rules.

A family should first determine which decisions need to be made and what authority already exists. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

Understand when adult guardianship may be considered, what courts evaluate, and how families can protect a loved one's rights in Kansas and Missouri.

An introductory guide to Medicaid long-term care planning, eligibility questions, spousal protections, and common asset-transfer mistakes in Kansas and Missouri.

Learn how to begin long-term care planning, coordinate decision-makers and documents, and evaluate care and financial options in Kansas and Missouri.

These arrangements both concern decision-making, but they arise in different ways. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

A power of attorney can authorize someone you trust to act on specified matters when you need help. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.